A semi-acoustic that amplifies as easily as a solidbody.

The Godin A4 Acoustic-Electric Fretless bass produces superb acoustic bass sounds from an instrument that is only slightly larger than a standard solid-body bass and much lighter. The 2-chambered body design resists feedback as well as the negative effects that loud stage levels can have on top vibration. Vibration of the solid cedar top is further controlled by a cello inspired bracing pattern. The Godin A4's custom A-Bass electronics include an under-saddle ribbon transducer and preamp by L.R.Baggs. Includes gig bag.

Godin A4 Semi-Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar Features:

• Rock maple neck
• Ebony fingerboard
• 16" fingerboard radius
• 34 " scale
• 1-1/2" nut width
• Two-chamber silver leaf maple body
• Solid cedar top
• LR Baggs ribbon transducer and custom preamp
• Volume, mid, treble and bass controls
• Natural semi-gloss

Godin A4 Semi-Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar Includes:

• Gig bag

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Godin A4 Semi-Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar

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Feedback Problems

Posted by Slygotony from Georgia on Aug 26, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, country, swing

The Godin A-4 is a great bass for around a studio or a small lounge gig. The neck is sleek and fast and the tone quality is great in lower volume ranges. It has a very nice "upright" sound for an electric. However, playing at nightclub stage volume made the feedback so unmanagable that controlling feedback was the only factor in setting the sound. I tried it with two totally different amps in two different clubs with the same result, completely unmanagable. Even around the house on a practice amp, feedback could be a problem at louder volumes. It is a beautiful piece but I had to return it after two weeks. If you are considering buying one, play it under a variety of conditions to be sure you can deal with the feedback.

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Amazing Bass

Posted by Rick the Bass Player from Minneapolis on Feb 6, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: All but rap.

I am very hard to please when it comes to additions to my bass fleet. I bought the fretted version a couple months ago. When my trusted bass tech told me the fretless version was at a local store, I went there, played it, and immediately traded the fretted one for the fretless. This gem sounds more like a stand-up than a stand-up. I can't seem to stop playing it! Best innovation to come to bass players since the invention of the pick-up!

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Godin A4 Semi-Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar

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